If your dream summer gig involves sunscreen, splash zones and a front-row seat to the chaos of family fun, Cowabunga Vegas is hiring in a big way.
The company is gearing up for the summer season and looking to staff both of its valley water parks with more than 1,000 seasonal workers. Cowabunga Bay in Henderson and Cowabunga Canyon in Summerlin are recruiting lifeguards, admissions staff, food-and-beverage crews, maintenance teams and other guest-facing roles for the 2026 season.
Park leaders announced the hiring push this week. "We’re looking for energetic individuals who bring a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for creating great guest experiences," Cade Vereen, vice president of operations, said. The hiring drive and application details were reported by KTNV, which noted that interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Open Roles And Perks
Openings cover water safety and lifeguards, attraction operators, admissions, food and beverage, park services and maintenance. The parks' recruiting pages highlight a "Pay + Play" package that includes free friends-and-family tickets, food discounts, flexible scheduling and team events.
Job descriptions and department lists are available on the parks' recruiting pages. See the Cowabunga Vegas jobs section for full details and application steps at Cowabunga Vegas.
Who Can Apply And What To Highlight
Applicants must be at least 15 years old, and first-time job seekers are encouraged to highlight volunteer work, extracurricular activities and leadership experience, KTNV reports. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis, and managers say early applicants have the best chance to secure preferred shifts.
Why This Hiring Push Matters
Local pools and parks have faced lifeguard and seasonal-staff shortages in recent years, which has prompted some facilities to cut hours or offer bonuses. That backdrop makes a broad, early recruiting effort a key piece of the valley’s summer operations. The Las Vegas Review-Journal has reported on those staffing pressures and incentive programs for aquatic staff; see Las Vegas Review-Journal for more.
Applications are accepted online through the parks' jobs pages, and interviews will continue through spring and into summer. For full listings and to apply, visit the jobs tab at CowabungaVegas.com. Younger applicants and those without formal work experience are urged to lean on school activities, volunteer roles or team leadership to help round out their applications.
